6 Best Sights in Bow Valley Provincial Park, Canmore and Kananaskis Country

Picnic tables, indoor toilets, a boat launch, a visitor center, free Wi-Fi access, and lovely views are the draws at this day-use area in Kananaskis Country.

This 4.2-km (2.6-mile) one-way paved trail stretches from the Bow Valley Campground to the Bow Valley Administration and Information Centre. The trail passes through forest and rolling terrain with good views of meadows along the way. There are short steep hills at either end of the trail making it less accommodating for wheelchairs. Easy.

You get great views of the Kananaskis River from this day-use site along Highway 40, and if you're lucky you can watch kayakers navigating artificial rapids. There are toilets, a picnic shelter, and a water pump.

This 2-km (1-mile) round-trip trail passes through the montane forest above the Kananaskis River and has nice views of the mountains, the Kananaskis River, and a beaver pond. Interpretive signs describe the water cycle. Easy.

This 1.3-km (0.8-mile) interpretive trail encircles a wetland that is fed by warm underground springs. There's an observation deck to observe birds and plants in the wetland and interpretive signs that describe the unique environment. Easy.

You'll find the trailhead for this 1.5-km (0.9-mile) interpretive loop trail at the visitor center. It's great for children and has views of forest, meadows, and seasonal wildflowers. Easy.